Rahaman Abiola

Education: B.A English and Literature (Obafemi Awolowo University), Media Innovation (School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University (SMC-PAU) and the University of Johannesburg)

Experience: Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2015), The Nation (Reporter, 2017), LEGIT.ng (Editor - Politics and Current Affairs; Head of Human Interest Desk; Editor-in-Chief), Internation News Media Association (INMA, Africa Board Member)

Awards: Mile Media Award (2021), Kwame Karikari Fellowship (2021), Distinguished Editorial Leadership (2023, 2024), MTN-MIP (2024)

Rahaman Abiola is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and media trainer with a decade of experience stranding diverse roles in both traditional and digital media. As the Editor-in-Chief of LEGIT.ng, he leads content direction with data-driven editorial practice, demonstrating a commitment to modern newsroom management and mentoring team(s) of professionals through audience-centric innovation. His work involves leveraging social media and emerging technologies towards impactful journalism, media innovation, etc. Contact via: rahaman.abiola@corp.legit.ng.

1026 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

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2019 elections: Buhari alerts looters what he'll do if reelected

Politics

6 years ago

Nigerian Army reacts to media reports that Boko Haram has taken over 4 local govts in Adamawa

Nigeria

6 years ago

Wearing hijab a command from Allah - Ex-vice president’s wife says as Nigeria celebrates world hijab day

Nigeria

6 years ago

Why we ruled against embattled CJN Onnoghen's suit challenging his CCT trial - Court of Appeal opens up

Nigeria

6 years ago

Bandit attacks: Zamfara declares 3-day prayers and fasting

Politics

6 years ago

4 die, 6 injure in an auto crash on way to APC campaign rally in Jigawa

Nigeria

6 years ago

EFCC relocates office, leaves message for members of public

Nigeria

6 years ago

The anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has told Nigerians that it has relocated its headquarters from their former place and now situated its operational office at Jabi, Abuja.

Fela Durotoye, Remi Sonaiya, other Nigerians react to Buhari, Atiku's absence at presidential debate

Nigeria

6 years ago

The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has become the subject of attack on Twitter following his decision to withdraw his presence at the presidential debate held on Saturday, January 19.

2019: How we are going to give President Buhari 70,000 votes - Oyo state Fulani community reveals

Nigeria

6 years ago

With less than 40 days to the 2019 general elections , the Hausa-Fulani community residing in Oyo state said all plans have been perfected to deliver 700,000 votes for All Progressive Congress (APC)'s President Muhammadu Buhari.

Saudi girl who fears her parent will kill her for dumping Islam granted protection stay in Thailand (photos)

World

6 years ago

An 18 year-old Saudi teenager, Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who was reported to have run away from her family while they were on a trip to Kuwait three days ago, had been given assurance of protection stay by Thailand authority.

Senator Shehu sani reacts to governors donating vehicles for campaign

Politics

6 years ago

Following the recent donation of 18 buses for the campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari by Governor Rotimi Akeredeolu, Shehu Sani has berated the anti-graft agencies for their failure to track the campaign spending.

Benue auto crash: APC mourns death of PDP supporters

Nigeria

6 years ago

The APC has condoled with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members who died following a fatal accident on Otukpo-Agatu road in Benue state while travelling for the campaign rally.

2019: Arewa group makes U-turn, endorses President Buhari ahead of election

Politics

6 years ago

Arewa youth Forum (AYF), a northern group, said it has endorsed All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of 2019 general elections in order to consolidate his performance in the country.

Mixed reactions trail House of Reps members' call for parliamentary government

Politics

6 years ago

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the demand by 72 House of Representatives members for a bill to re-introduce a parliamentary system of government earlier practised in Nigeria between late 1950’s and part of 1960’s.

More Nigerians from 6 states to benefit from youth support programme YESSO

Nigeria

6 years ago

A World Bank assisted programme, Youth Employment and Support Operation (YESSO), said it is planning to open social registers across six states in the country. The states include Akwa Ibom, Abia, Kaduna and Kebbi.

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